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Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West

Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove crucial – though it may ultimately depend on Armenia's rival, Azerbaijan.

Radio France Internationale

Armenian Military Aircraft Crashes, Killing Crew On Training Flight

Armenian military aircraft crash near Yerevan claims two lives. Soviet-made An-2 involved in the tragic incident. Investigation ongoing.

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Russia Quietly Exits Karabakh, Ceding Its Clout 'For Good'

When Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago, their task was clear: keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan and prevent another war in the volatile region.

International Business Times

France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

Azerbaijan has accused France of threatening the country after Paris recalled its ambassador and accused Baku of damaging relations. Meanwhile Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, which Azerbaijan recaptured from Armenian separatists last year.

Radio France Internationale

EU vows €270m package for Armenia as ties with Russia collapse

The European Union on Friday pledged a €270 million financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.

Radio France Internationale

EU Vows 270mn Euros For Armenia Amid Russia Tensions

The European Union on Friday pledged a 270-million-euro ($290 million) financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.

International Business Times

'Bracing For Conflict': Armenians Fear Azerbaijani Land Claims

Peering through the window at a bustling crowd outside the Voskepar village council in northeastern Armenia, mayor Ishkhan Aghbalyan said locals are on edge over arch-foe Azerbaijan's claims to their lands.

International Business Times

3 men in Armenia attempt to storm Yerevan police station and 2 are injured by their own grenades

Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs says three armed men have attempted to storm a police station in the Armenian capital of Yerevan detonating hand grenades that injured two of the attackers

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France, Armenia Hail Military Ties Amid Russia Tensions

France and Armenia on Friday hailed growing military cooperation as Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan seeks to reduce his small country's dependence on former master Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia signs arms contract with France amid boost in military ties

France signed commitments to sell precision rifles to Armenia and train Armenian military officers, their defence ministers said Friday. The move comes as Yerevan seeks to reduce its dependence on Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

France ups military ties with Armenia with first ever visit by a defence minister

France's Sebastien Lecornu travelled to Armenia Thursday on the first trip by a French defence minister to the South Caucasus nation. It comes as tensions rise with Yerevan's historic rival Azerbaijan, and as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Armenia's leader in Paris.

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Armenia formally joins international criminal court in snub to Russia

Yerevan obligated to arrest Vladimir Putin if he enters Armenia after move Moscow calls ‘unfriendly step’

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Armenia Formally Joins International Criminal Court, Irks Russia

Armenia on Thursday formally joined the International Criminal Court (ICC), officials said, in a move that traditional ally Moscow has denounced as "unfriendly".

International Business Times

Karabakh Refugees Hold Little Hope For Azerbaijan Peace

Before fleeing the advancing Azerbaijani troops for Armenia, Suren Martirosyan glanced back one last time at his fruit garden in Nagorno-Karabakh, and the momentary vision has haunted him ever since.

The Times of India

Glove girls for the future of Indian boxing

Young boxers Payal, Nisha and Akansha put up dominating performances to emerge champions at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia as India concluded their impressive campaign with 17 medals. Payal handed India its first gold at the meet when she outclassed local favourite Petrosyan Heghine by…

The Times of India

Payal, Nisha and Akansha strike gold as India win 17 medals at Junior World Boxing Championships

NEW DELHI: Rising star boxers Payal, Nisha, and Akansha showcased their dominance at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia, contributing to India's impressive tally of 17 medals.

The Hindu

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik sign off with silver; 9 Indian boxers to fight for gold

Indian boxers Hardik Panwar, Amisha Keretta and Prachi Tokas signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia

Radio France Internationale

Armenians warn ethnic cleansing risks being forgotten – again

Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the exodus of ethnic Armenians from the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh is getting little media attention – to the chagrin of Armenians, who feel betrayed by the international community, for the third time.

The Independent UK

Dozens of Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of crunch Euro 2024 qualifier

The Football Association of Wales confirmed that 32 supporters had been arrested in the Armenian capital

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